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R486 NPC

1998 Skoda Felicia

Blue Petrol 1289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,613 mi
Last recorded56,613 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Skoda Felicia67,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 NPC
MakeSkoda
ModelFelicia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,613 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2014 56,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,848 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 31,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,422 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Felicia?

Based on 560,899 MOT tests across 64,461 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,468
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
64,461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,886
constant velocity joint gaiter split 37,453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,356
Headlamp aim too low 30,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,165
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R486 NPC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia in Blue with a 1,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Skoda Felicia models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Felicia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 58,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R486 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Felicia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Skoda Felicia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R486 NPC registered?

R486 NPC is a 1998 Skoda Felicia, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R486 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 NPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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